Elizabeth man killed, one wounded when shots are fired at car

Mahala Gaylord/The Star-LedgerUnion County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow speaks at a press conference in this file photo.

ELIZABETH — One person was killed and another wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

An unidentified gunman, or gunmen, fired upon a car near Pine and Third streets, said Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow. The car traveled a short distance on Third Street before crashing near South Park Street.

Ramill Thomas, 31, of Elizabeth died about 3 p.m. after being taken to University Hospital in Newark, Romankow said.

He is at least the fifth homicide victim in Elizabeth this year. The injured victim, whose name was not released, is expected to survive.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Union County Crimestoppers tipline at (908) 654-TIPS or to visit www.uctip.org.